Carbonized Dorset Wool Locks from Japan
Dorset breed wool locks are carbonized to eliminate impurities while preserving fiber length for felting applications. Falls under HTS 5101.30.70.00 as other carbonized wool, neither carded nor combed, per definitions emphasizing entered condition clean yield. Suited for press cloths and specialized felts.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• File bond if intending special uses to leverage potential duty relief under US note (d)(ii)
• Label shipments clearly as 'carbonized—not carded/combed' to prevent misclassification during exam
• Watch for moisture content exceeding 12% in clean yield calc—requires adjustment per chapter note (b)